All articles by Aamina Zafar – Page 6
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NewsThe rise of Generation DC
What could be done to improve Generation DC's chances of a comfortable retirement?
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NewsMore thought needed on CDC design
Low earners in CDC pension schemes could subsidise the retirement incomes of wealthier members by up to 30%, consultancy argues
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NewsPeople prioritise haircuts over pensions admin
Pensions are the lowest life admin priority for many Brits
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NewsEngagement is not a panacea, warns PPI
Savers are required to make complex decisions at and during retirement and some will struggle, whether we engage with them or not
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NewsGovernment should intervene to help self-employed save
Scottish Widows calls for the government to provide auto-enrolment alternative for the self-employment
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NewsKPMG faces record fine over Carillion
The FRC originally imposed a £30m penalty but this was reduced by 30% following KPMG’s co-operation.
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NewsSavers seek cash in cost of living crisis
Research from Aon also found that 15% of savers now access their retirement savings early.
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NewsRetirees are struggling to live on their savings
The average pension pot at retirement is just over £185,000, but 16% of retirees stop working without pension savings
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NewsLearning lessons from the gilts crisis
A year on after the historic collapse and bailout of the gilt market, has the pensions industry learnt lessons?
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NewsPension trustees must now state their policy on investing in illiquid assets
Changes come into force on Sunday and are a part of the ‘Focus on Value’ guidance for defined contribution pension investments.
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NewsA radical rethink is needed for ‘uncharted territory’ of life after 50: Aegon
Past trends in retirement are no longer a reliable guide to the future, and innovative ways of navigating later life and retirement are needed.
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NewsYoung Brits believe their retirement will be better than their parents
Research by the FSCS found rising costs of living is creating concerns that money will not go far enough in retirement.
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NewsCould Standard Life launch be welcome shot in the arm for delayed pensions dashboard?
As Standard Life rolls out plans for the UK’s first commercial dashboard, could other pension providers soon follow suit?
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NewsStandard Life gearing up to launch UK’s first commercial pensions dashboard
Dashboard will help four million customers find their known and forgotten pension pots.
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NewsNew online pensions toolkit has been launched to explain GMP equalisation
The free toolkit was developed by Quietroom and a consortium of UK’s largest defined benefit schemes.
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People NewsHymans Robertson announces death of ‘beloved colleague’ Patrick Bloomfield
Bloomfield was the firm’s equity member and senior actuary and a leading figure in the pensions industry for over 25 years.
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NewsEvery pension scheme should have at least one accredited trustee on its board
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) said the accredited trustee on the board can either be lay or professional, and that pension schemes and scheme sponsors should encourage and pay for all trustees' training and accreditation.
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NewsClimate change: TNFD guidance will support the green aims of pension trustees
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (‘TNFD’) has published its final recommendations which enable both business and investors to integrate nature into their decision-making.
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NewsBBC appeals against High Court ruling
The BBC confirmed there will be no reduction to any pension benefits already built up and nothing will change before the second half of 2024.